Introduction to Shock Testing.
A fundamental goal of this project is to facilitate the testing of electronic components subject to high frequency, high acceleration shock loadings. These shock loadings are often difficult to recreate due to their violent nature and individuality. For example, shock created by pyrotechnic charges for staging events in spacecraft or impact shock from a test environment (i.e. air hammer, drop hammer etc.); more specifically, to develop a standardized method of testing and modeling, in a reliable and consistent manner, the shock response of electronic components. The primary hurdle is generating a suitable shock response spectrum. In addition, specifications are missing to accurately recreate this shock response; yet, still be adaptable to any intricate component that needs testing. At the completion of the project a functional prototype as well as a tailored modeling system is expected.